The Nation Newspaper NAFDAC arraigns three suspects for manufacturing, selling fake children's drugs
) on Friday, June 7, arraigned three suspects before the Federal High Court sitting in Kano, for manufacturing and selling falsified medicines for children.
DG/CEO of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, who was represented by the Kano State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Kasim Ibrahim, said the syndicate has been involved in manufacturing and selling of several falsified medicines, including Asian Ampicillin 125mg + Cloxacillin 125mg/5ml powder for oral suspension for children -Zero active ingredient.
“In addition, the products were not registered by NAFDAC, the numbers on the products are fake, so is the manufacturer’s address on the label,” she added.Prof. Adeyeye said the illicit trade was uncovered following information and a discrete investigation that led to their arrest.
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